Top Excursion Destinations

Family-friendly tips for memorable experiences in SalzburgerLand

Family-friendly and beautiful

Imposing mountain scenery, surging rivers and mighty waterfalls – this is the Tennengau in SalzburgerLand, not far from the city of Salzburg. In addition to spectacular natural wonders, the region also offers countless other excursion opportunities. These include scenic roads, winding Alpine slides, fascinating worlds of salt, and museums that bring the past to life. Family-friendly and unforgettable.

Cleverix, the Celtic Lad

Discover the Tennengau with Cleverix at your side! Will you manage to collect all the stamps on the Puzzle Hunt? If so, you will receive a special prize as your reward!
Karkogel in Abtenau

Sledding enjoyment for the whole family! The Karkogel offers you fun, action and magical views of Lammertal.
Hay Figure Path & Gaudi Golf

Along the Hay Figure Path in Annaberg-Lungötz, you will be able to admire numerous works of art. A round of Gaudi-Golf through nature is also a fun experience definitely not to be missed!
Marble Museum & Marble Path in Adnet

Visit the Marble Museum & Marble Path in Adnet. Learn all about how world-famous Adnet marble was created and its use around the globe.
Postalm Scenic Road

Take a drive on this beautiful scenic road through the middle of the biggest uninterrupted expanse of alpine pastures and hiking paradise in Austria.
Heiltherme Bad Vigaun

Is relaxation on the program of your upcoming holiday or weekend getaway in Austria? How good it is, then, that the spa resort in Bad Vigaun offers everything you need for a completely relaxed day.
Golling Waterfall

In the Torren part of Golling, this waterfall plunges an impressive 76 meters in two tiers to the valley floor. One of the most impressive natural wonders in Austria and one of the most fascinating excursion destinations in Tennengau.
Salzachöfen Golling

Whether a relaxed visit, a hike through the deep gorge or an action-packed guided expedition including zip-line ride – die Salzachöfen in Golling is an excursion destination beyond compare and, especially during the warmer months, draws countless visitors to the Tennengau region of Salzburg.
Golling Castle

Golling Castle invites visitors of all ages on an exciting journey into the past of the Tennengau. The castle museum contains dozens of exhibits from the distant past, certain to amaze parents and children alike.
Aqua Salza Golling

Whether in the kids area with a fun pool, water play features and slide, or in the wellness and beauty area for their parents: The Aqua Salza promises pure bathing enjoyment and carefree hours for visitors big and small.
The Historic Town Center of Hallein

Strolling through the narrow lanes of the Old Town, you feel like you are walking in the footsteps of the Celts. Nestled at the foot of the Barmstein mountains, the Celtic city of Hallein has far more to offer than its proximity to Salzburg.
Sommerrodelbahn Keltenblitz

On the Zinkenkogel outside Hallein – Bad Dürrnberg, you will find one of the top excursion destinations in the Tennengau region: the Keltenblitz Alpine Slide.
Kuchl Museum

Kuchl Museum presents to you information and objects relating to regional history and archaeology.
Salzwelten Salzburg

Summer or winter: The salt mine in Bad Dürrnberg, just above Hallein, is always a popular excursion destination for families.
Russbach Water Park
Bruno’s Mountain World Russbach

Bruno’s Mountain World lies in the heart of the Dachstein West hiking paradise. Many enjoyable games and learning stations promise enjoyment & adventure for the whole family.
Mill Path in Scheffau

On this theme path in Lammertal, you will be able to enjoy an up-close experience of nature and water.
Four Seasons Path in Golling
Lammerklamm Scheffau

A hike through the Lammerklamm promises deep gorges, surging waters and views that are absolutely unique.
Glacial Abrasion in St. Koloman

Discover examples of glacial abrasion and learn more about the limestone rock as well as how these mountains were created.
Donnerkogelbahn Annaberg

After taking a lift ride up on the Donnerkogelbahn, discover romantic mountain huts in the Dachstein West hiking paradise, enjoying a delicious selection of regional specialties.
Trattbergalm St. Koloman

On the 600-hectare high plateau of the Trattbergalm at roughly 1600 meters above sea level, you will be greeted by a family hiking paradise.
Lammertal Virgin Forest, St. Martin

In the Lammertal Virgin Forest in St. Martin am Tennengebirge, you will be able to marvel at the highest trees in Austria.
Seepark St. Martin

Swim, play and relax at this marvelous swimming lake. With its broad park grounds and marvelous natural scenery, this will be a family bathing day you won’t soon forget.
Abtenau Water Park

Spend an enjoyable day in and around the cool, wet water! This family-friendly facility in Abtenau offers many attractions for your successful family outing.
Urzeitwald Amusement Park

Together with your family, discover prehistoric animals such as dinosaurs, giant insects and mammoths.
Taugl Theme Path, Bad Vigaun

This theme path leads you through the Tauglgries, a European Protected Area. With the help of a telescope and viewing platform, you will be able to identify the unique flora & fauna of the region.
Journey through Time, Kuchl

Playfully discover the rich history of Kuchl. With videos and animations, fun and nature adventures are guaranteed for the whole family.
Spielbergalm Krispl Gaissau

A natural jewel, for many years a secrete tip for imposing hikes and mountaineering tours.
Silent Night Museum Hallein

In a beautiful atmosphere, you are presented the life of Franz Xaver Gruber, the composer of "Silent Night! Holy Night!".
Bürgerausee Kuchl

Time Travel in Kuchl
Hay-Figure Path & Gaudi Golf
Marble Museum & Theme Path in Adnet
Donnerkogelbahn Annaberg
Abtenau Water Park
Lammerklamm Scheffau
Heiltherme Bad Vigaun
Spielbergalm
Kuchl Museum
Russbach Water Park
Historic Old Town Hallein
Cleverix, the Celtic Lad
Salzwelten Salzburg
Trattbergalm in St. Koloman
Burg Golling
Museum of the Celts Hallein
Postalm Scenic Road
Mill Path in Scheffau
Four Seasons Path, Golling
Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park
Aqua Salza Golling
Bruno's Mountain World
Karkogel in Abtenau
Lammertal Virgin Forest in St. Martin
Keltenblitz, Hallein
Seepark St. Martin
Silent Night Museum Hallein
Taugl Theme Path
Bürgerausee Kuchl
Golling Waterfall
Salzachöfen Golling
Glacier Striations St. Koloman

Excursions for nature, water and culture

Family Tip: the Cleverix Treasure Hunt

Thanks to all the adventures that await in the Tennengau, kids can look forward to an amazing array of new and exciting experiences. Meanwhile, the Cleverix Treasure Hunt will make your outing even more enjoyable. At every excursion destination, you will find the answer to a tricky question printed in the puzzle booklet. If you keep your eyes and ears open, you won’t have a problem answering the questions … Sound fun? You bet it is!

At the end, your new knowledge will be rewarded: If you have answered all the questions correctly and collected a lot of stamps, we have some special surprises in store for you. The first comes after your seventh stamp, the second after you have collected 15 stamps. And if you actually manage to collect every single one of the stamps, you’ll qualify for the grand prize! The puzzle booklets and rewards can be picked up at the Tennengau Regional Tourist Office.

The most beautiful family excursions in nature

During your hikes or walks, you will be able to experience, for example, the Postalm, which is the biggest expanse of alpine pastures in all of Austria, magical high plateaus, virgin forests, adventurous mountain landscapes, thunderous gorges, intriguing museums as well as interactive worlds, theme paths and Alpine slides.

In other words, it’s a good thing to schedule lots of time for excursions during your stay in the Tennengau. But don’t make your holiday too hectic either! If you don’t have enough time to visit all our excursion destinations, we would be more than happy to have you come back.

The most beautiful excursions by the water

Rushing streams, awe-inspiring gorges and magnificent waterfalls are all beautiful, refreshing wonders of nature which Tennengau has in abundance.

Water parks, natural lakes and outdoor pools for constant variety

With your family, discover the region’s water parks and adventure pools. Meanwhile, why not pay a visit to Heiltherme Bad Vigaun or Aqua Salza Golling, for a healthful change of pace during a holiday filled with new experiences.

Overview of the best museums in Tennengau

Numerous museums in Tennengau tell stories of the distant past, bringing history to life for all visitors, big and small.

Hallein Salt and Adnet Marble

Discover the historic town center of Hallein and the Museum of the Celts. Journey back to prehistoric times as you explore the salt mine and Salina Celtic Village, and learn more about the world-famous marble from Adnet.

Ask your hosts for other tips along with the Adventure Planner, which features all of the top excursion destinations and other useful information on a single map. The Adventure Planner is also available from all local and regional tourist offices in the Tennengau.

Overview of all communities

In Tennengau, our 14 idyllic communities greet you with folk-costume events and traditional festivals, culinary highlights, countless excursion destinations and a colorful spectrum of sporting and recreational opportunities for the whole family.